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Forum: Show & Tell 11-25-2023, 06:15 AM
Replies: 894
Views: 289,013
Posted By Wowbagger
Red Rock Canyon park: That's a great park - I...

Red Rock Canyon park: That's a great park - I stayed there to see the 2023 eclipse.
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 05-05-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,197
Posted By Wowbagger
My full time RVer cousin simply fills the bowl...

My full time RVer cousin simply fills the bowl with Rid-X liquid (NOT the RV stuff that has a bunch of perfume, just the high-strength home stuff) and lets it sit for a while. The enzymes and...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-25-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,108
Posted By Wowbagger
At no point did I say that a standard brush motor...

At no point did I say that a standard brush motor generated 120 volts. I said it generated AC - as in, alternating current, which can exist at any voltage.



Which I said in response to the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-25-2023, 06:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,108
Posted By Wowbagger
First of all, I was talking about home units,...

First of all, I was talking about home units, being fed 240VAC.


But, to speak to 12VDC units - you HAVE to make some form of AC at some level, or else the motor won't spin.



Old school DC...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-24-2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,108
Posted By Wowbagger
Not quite true anymore. Many home AC units are...

Not quite true anymore. Many home AC units are running variable frequency drives on the compressors, exactly for the benefits being discussed.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-20-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,108
Posted By Wowbagger
My condenser is on the bottom of the van, and...

My condenser is on the bottom of the van, and I've never had issues with it getting plugged up with dirt. True, I don't drive through deep mud, but I don't shy away from dirt roads either.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-03-2023, 05:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,393
Posted By Wowbagger
The bad thing about relying upon the breaker in...

The bad thing about relying upon the breaker in the rig to protect the cord is that if the fault exists between the rig and the pedestal, the breaker in the rig won't do a damn thing. e.g., if...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-08-2022, 07:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By Wowbagger
OK, first things to check: 1) Are the...

OK, first things to check:
1) Are the connections to the inverter good?
2) What is the voltage at the inverter input terminals when it shuts down? Ideally, measured right before it shuts down and...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-03-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,273
Posted By Wowbagger
I had to check the calendar - nope, it's not...

I had to check the calendar - nope, it's not April.
I am beyond dubious about this. I could see it working if what they did was inject power on the signal line, but what they are saying....
How to...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 10-20-2022, 06:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,438
Posted By Wowbagger
Odd. I have a similar set up, but my gaucho has...

Odd. I have a similar set up, but my gaucho has legs on the front that you drop down when in use. Is this a new build? Maybe they forgot the legs?
Forum: Appliances and Interior 10-19-2022, 06:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,862
Posted By Wowbagger
About comparable, actually, with shipping. But...

About comparable, actually, with shipping. But SMB could handle the payment method I wanted, Uglyfish wanted me to use Paypal, which I steadfastly refuse to use.
Forum: Appliances and Interior 10-18-2022, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,862
Posted By Wowbagger
The same thing happened to me. I contacted SMB...

The same thing happened to me. I contacted SMB Tx, and they gave me this link:

https://www.uglyfishinc.com/southco-marine-deck-hardware-p/mt-0x-xx0-x.htm
I ended up ordering one from SMB Tx.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-19-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,196
Posted By Wowbagger
How recent is the Phoenix location?

I was checking on trying to fix the support on my galley's drop-leaf, and lo and behold I found there is now a location in Phoenix (where I go on a regular basis). When did that come online?

...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-15-2022, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,588
Posted By Wowbagger
You said you had the stereo replaced. My...

You said you had the stereo replaced. My hypothesis is that the switch was originally intended to allow the radio to draw from the house batteries, but when the installers replaced the radio, they...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-18-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,816
Posted By Wowbagger
Fully 12V, or 12V for the fans and 120VAC for the...

Fully 12V, or 12V for the fans and 120VAC for the compressor? It looks an awful lot like the Danhard units that SMB installs.
Forum: Forum Support | Suggestions, Account Concerns and News 06-13-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,941
Posted By Wowbagger
In case anybody here is impacted by this: if you...

In case anybody here is impacted by this: if you are looking for an alternate park in the area, consider Craters Of The Moon outside Arco, ID.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-16-2022, 06:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,195
Posted By Wowbagger
My insurance for the van (Foremost) comes with a...

My insurance for the van (Foremost) comes with a similar towing option to AAA. I do think it's BS that AAA treats my van differently from my car, when my car is actually harder to tow being rear...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 02-28-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,115
Posted By Wowbagger
A slightly more direct comparison: I have a...

A slightly more direct comparison: I have a Promaster Sportsmobile conversion with the Danhard AC unit (the modern version of the Starcool), which has the condenser and compressor under the rig. My...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-14-2022, 04:37 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,372
Posted By Wowbagger
There are a set of simple rules for carrying a...

There are a set of simple rules for carrying a firearm:

Don't carry unless you are prepared to draw.
Don't draw unless you are prepared to fire.
Don't fire unless you are trying to hit.
Don't...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 10-24-2021, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,750
Posted By Wowbagger
That looks like an AC accumulator - it goes after...

That looks like an AC accumulator - it goes after the evaporator, and catches any still-liquid refrigerant before it goes into the compressor, to prevent damage from the compressor trying to compress...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 10-15-2021, 07:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,110
Posted By Wowbagger
"Holy Ground...."...

"Holy Ground...." (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412080/)
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-28-2021, 08:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,804
Posted By Wowbagger
You can stop anywhere. I use that to be able to...

You can stop anywhere. I use that to be able to lower the top almost all the way, then run around and tuck everything in before I drop it all the way.
Forum: Campfire 04-17-2021, 07:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,537
Posted By Wowbagger
Anyone here ever watch "Dual Survival"? It was...

Anyone here ever watch "Dual Survival"? It was always enraging, as the hosts, upon being "stuck" somewhere, ALWAYS strike out away from where they are to look for help. "Oh no! Our car broke down....
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 02-12-2021, 07:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,410
Posted By Wowbagger
I had SMB Texas retrofit my top with lift motors....

I had SMB Texas retrofit my top with lift motors. Plan on it taking 2 days of their time - if they get it done faster great, but if they have problems it will take 2 days. Get a hotel room, get your...
Forum: Testing 01-30-2021, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,640
Posted By Wowbagger
If you are using a modern phone to take the...

If you are using a modern phone to take the pictures, and you are rotating the phone, it could be metadata. The phone writes extra information into the picture, including the orientation of the phone...
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